What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Octyldodecanol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Cera Alba, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ethylcellulose
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMel
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ethylcellulose, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Mel, Tocopherol, Water, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Propyl Gallate, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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